Originating at the kitchen table of poet and writer Sandra Cisneros in 1995,
the Macondo Workshop focused on bringing together a community of poets,
novelists, journalists, performance artists, and creative writers of all genres
whose work is socially engaged. In 2012, Cisneros handed over the workshop to
the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center after she decided to relocate to San Miguel
de Allsende, Mexico.
This year, the Macondo Workshop will take place from July 22-26,
2015 at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio and include two nights (Friday &
Saturday, July 24 & 25) where the community is invited to enjoy readings by
acclaimed writers, including Richard Blanco.
“We’re very proud to be continuing the rich tradition of
Macondo, which is really a gem of the local and national Latino literary
scene,” said Guadalupe executive director Jerry Ruiz. “It’s a great opportunity
for that literary community to gather, hone their craft together and share
their work with each other. It’s important for our writers to have access to
that kind of network to develop and advocate for their writing.”
Since its initial founding 20 years ago, the list of Macondistas
has grown and members are dedicated more than ever in working toward
community-building and non-violent social change through their writing. Through
a major gift to the Guadalupe late last year from Sandra Cisneros and the
Alfredo Cisneros de Moral Foundation, the Macondo Workshop is laying a new
foundation for the longevity of the program at the Guadalupe.
On Friday, July 24 at 7:00 pm, the community is welcome to the
Guadalupe Theater to listen to readings from a host of Macondo writers. In the
past, attendees have been treated to the readings of Macondistas including
Cisneros, Julia Alvarez, and Luis Rodriguez. Free public event.
On Saturday, July 25 at 7:00 pm, poet and civil engineer Richard Blanco,
who was named by President Obama as the fifth inaugural poet in 2013, will read
excerpts from his published works and participate in a book signing. Blanco’s
printed collections of poetry include City of a Hundred Fires, Directions
to the Beach of the Dead, and Looking for the Gulf Motel.
Tickets can be purchased on this link,
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